The Summer is winding down

So, I was not as good as I thought I was going to be at keeping this blog completely updated. Sorry everyone.

The shows are going well, performing has been a blast! The roles I am playing have been quite a stretch for me, but I really wanted this summer to be a growing experience. So, with the help of Brian, I have worked really hard on tuning up my acting/singing. I'm not where I need to be yet, but I can feel that I have grown, and it is very rewarding. I'm really lucky actually, because Brian is one of the best personal tutors I could ever have asked for. I feel kind of bad, I don't think I have been near the help to him as he has been to me, he's basically a genius and an incredible teacher.... So, yeah... Its been great. I've been feeling kind of bad that he has helped me out so much, and I haven't been as much help back, but the other day I realized that I make hummus and cookies a lot. So, that's what I bring to the table (no pun intended). haha.

Here are some pictures that Brian's parents took after All Shook Up

The lovely Amy Zemp (Director)

Greeting the Audience after the show, always so fun. So many funny stories!

The immensely talented Sydnee Ralph. Its been awesome working with her!

As far as notable experiences since my last post, there have been a few.

Canada Day

One of my favorite holidays has always been the 4th of July, so I was sad that I was going to be out of the US this year. But let me tell you, Canada day pulled through. It was a blast! In the morning the cast marched/danced/yelled/sang our way through the Raymond Parade. Raymond is tiny, but they go all out, and it was so fun. Then we went to spend the day with the Ralph family, and let me tell you, this family knows how to party. The best part of the day was mud rugby in this giant mud pit for an hour or so, and then they loaded us all into the back of this truck, and we went bridge jumping to clean off. So flipping fun! After that we got some delicious food and headed back to Cardston for an impressive little firework show considering the size of this town.  

One thing that hasn't been so fun is my allergies. We basically live in the middle of this windy prairie farmland, and all the fields around are killing me.... When my allergies first hit me, I was wiped out, and maybe a little grouchy. See, I have a really low pain tolerance, so there was one point that I was taking about 6-8 pills a day in order to keep things under control. I'm down to one now, and benadryl every night so I can sleep without getting a bloody nose. Its been super fun... :/ I could never live here for longer than a summer!

Back on to the positive things, I FINALLY saw a bear in the wild!

Brian's Dad actually took this picture, but I was right there next to him. :)

Last year I lived at the gates of yellowstone, the bear capitol of North America, and I never saw a bear. Every time we have gone into waterton I have been hoping to see one, and finally my wish came true. It was cool! So, now I actually believe that bears exist in the wild, because as we all know, seeing is believing. ;)

And then, there have been so many fun hikes.

Brian... on a dare. haha

Natural waterslide.... Not as smooth as man made, only a few bruises.

Red Rock Canyon is stunning!

Waterton with Sue. :) Don't be confused by my Yellowstone shirt. Just paying homage.

Not a hike, but I like this picture. This is Nathan, Devin, me, and Brian with Emily Zemp at her older sister Trisha's wedding.

And, one quick last note, I'm super excited because......

My family is coming this Weekend!!!! Can't wait to see them. Can't wait to get a hug from my mom and dad. It will be so fun to have them around. I can't wait!